Greta Van Fleet has solidified their position as one of the most sought-after live rock acts in their generation, boasting over one million tickets sold worldwide and more than 250 sold-out shows across five continents. This includes a remarkable achievement of selling out every headlining show for the past two years. Encouraged by this overwhelming support, the band embarked on the recording of their third full-length album, Starcatcher, opting to capture the music live to preserve the energy and immediacy of their performances and capitalize on the progress of the recent years.
The recording process for Starcatcher marked a departure from the meticulous approach taken for Greta Van Fleet’s 2021 sophomore release, The Battle at Garden’s Gate. Despite being a Grammy-winning band based in Nashville, comprised of Josh Kiszka on vocals, his twin brother Jake Kiszka on guitar, their younger brother Sam Kiszka on bass and keyboards, and friend Danny Wagner on drums, the band intentionally embraced a more relaxed atmosphere for Starcatcher, focusing on spontaneity and intuition. Their evolution as songwriters and musicians was evident, all while reminiscing about their early days as ambitious teenagers refining their craft in Frankenmuth, Michigan.